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Caitlin Clark Returns with 21 Points, Scare

Caitlin Clark scored 21 points in her first home game in nine months but left with a knee scare after a collision with Dallas forward Alanna Smith.

Caitlin Clark returned to Indiana's home court with 21 points but had fans holding their breath when she collided with Dallas forward Alanna Smith in the third quarter. The two-time All-Star made two free throws after the Flagrant 1 call before departing to watch from the bench, saying she landed hard on her kneecap but feels good. cricket-ipl.in

The Fever lost 95-80 to the Wings in a preseason game featuring league's last two Rookie of the Year award winners. Clark scored 14 of her points in the first quarter, looking more like herself after returning from a right groin injury that kept her out since July 15.